When the weather is nice, I love to sit out on my terrace and read a good book or just enjoy the warm breezes coming off the Atlantic. In spring, when the flowers are in bloom, the area is alive with color and fragrance. On the bench near the birdbath, you will find 25 stories to read as you listen to the sound of the waves and the call of the seagulls.
Absolution - (April 2019) A priest is faced with the dilemma of whether or not to break the seal of confession. The Anchoress - (October 2018) After receiving word that her husband was killed during the Third Crusade, a widow decides to become an anchoress and devote her life to seclusion and prayer. Back to School - (September 2018) A man is invited to attend his 25th high school class reunion. However, a head injury caused the loss of his childhood memories. The Bell-ringer - (March 2019) A fan sends a Las Vegas bell-ringing stand-up comic an antique handbell that has dire consequences for the recipient. Blueprint - (September 2018) A Hollywood filmmaker learns a serial killer is using his horror movie as a blueprint for actual murders. |
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Day Laborer - (September 2018) A wealthy caterer with ulterior motives hires an unsuspecting Mexican day laborer off a street corner. Dear Mr. Innes - (November 2018) The theater critic at a New York newspaper begins receiving anonymous letters from a self-professed killer. Death Came Calling - (October 2018) During the Gilded Age, a wealthy New York socialite receives a number of calling cards bearing one word: Death. End of the Line - (January 2019) When a woman dressed in Edwardian attire shows up in London's Waterloo Station with acute memory loss, a police officer tries to help her discover her identity. First Footing - (January 2019) A screenwriter from Los Angeles moves to the Scottish Highlands to start a new life; however, she cannot escape from the past that haunts her. |
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Fun and Games - (January 2019) Residents of a senior citizens community begin a game of Cluedo that becomes all too real for one player. Her Brother's Keeper - (December 2018) When a three-year-old child is brutally murdered in a quiet English village, a Scotland Yard detective inspector is tasked with finding the killer. The Ides of March - (November 2018) After having a near-death experience, the first American pope wants to liquidate the Church's assets and give the money to the poor. The Kingmaker - (March 2019) In seeking reelection, the President of the United States asks for the support of a multibillionaire known as the Kingmaker, unaware of the danger involved. Neighborhood Watch - (April 2019) A retired police officer helps his neighbors organize a neighborhood watch. He then discovers secrets they don't want others to know. |
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On Furlough - (February 2019) When a Civil War soldier returns home claiming to be on furlough, his wife suspects he is actually a deserter. Overkill - (September 2018) An unexpected snowstorm sparks discussion of murder in an upscale Connecticut community. Prodigal Son - (December 2018) When a wealthy young man announces his intention to sell the family estate, three servants decide to take action to save their home. Seeds of Lazarus - (October 2018) In order to combat world hunger, a wealthy businesswoman hires a geneticist to create a new species of plant that will grow in all climates. The Stairway - (November 2018) A stonemason repairing a medieval monastery discovers a hidden staircase and a fresco of Dante's Inferno painted on the wall. |
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Twenty-five Trees - (December 2018) Every December first, a woman decorates twenty-five Christmas trees, one for every year she was married. Twin Sisters - (March 2019) During the Nazi occupation of Paris, one twin sister is sent to a concentration camp and the other becomes the mistress of a German officer. A Woman's Prerogative - (April 2019) A rookie detective is partnered with a legend on the police force to find a missing eleven-year-old girl. World's Greatest Detective - (October 2018) When the self-professed world's greatest detective is murdered, his ghost helps a cold case detective find his killer. Written and Done - (February 2018) On her death bed, an elderly mystery writer uses a magic charm to extend her life. |
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